Gun cleaning is dangerous

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http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/5519297.html

Feb. 7, 2008, 8:36AM

Former Oiler Grimsley found shot to death

By ERIC HANSON and JOHN McCLAIN
Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle

MISSOURI CITY — Former Houston Oilers linebacker John Grimsley, 45, was found dead Wednesday in his home from an apparent gunshot wound.

It appears the death was an accident, said Missouri City spokeswoman Barbara Brescian.

The body was found shortly after 9 a.m. by police who were responding to a 911 call at Grimsley's home in the 3600 block of Robinson, Brescian said.

"This does not appear to be a crime of violence. It appears to be a very tragic accident," Detective Steve Glave of the Missouri City police said in a statement.

No other details about the shooting were immediately available.

Fort Bend County Justice of the Peace Joel Clouser ordered an autopsy.

Clouser said Grimsley was alone at the house and that it appears he was cleaning a gun.

Grimsley's former Oiler teammates were shocked and saddened by news of his death.

Former free safety Bo Eason said he saw Grimsley at the Pro Football Hall of Fame when Oiler great Bruce Matthews was inducted in August.

"John was an avid hunter. He loved the outdoors business he had. He was a hard-nosed player and a great teammate," Eason said. "He was also a great guy. ... What a tragedy."

Tennessee Titans scout and former Oilers linebacker Johnny Meads was drafted two rounds ahead of Grimsley. "I can't believe it; I just can't believe it," he said. "I'm stunned."

"It's a shock to all of us," said former Oilers linebacker Gregg Bingham. He said they had known each other for years and lived on the same street.

"Our kids grew up together," Bingham said. "He was just a good-natured guy who was ... used to having guns around, and that might have got him in trouble."

Bud Adams, who owned the Oilers and now owns the Tennessee Titans, said, "John was a fine player for us and part of the group that helped rebuild the Oilers into a perennial playoff team in the late '80s and early '90s. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time."

Grimsley was an enthusiastic hunter and fisherman. He operated an outdoor guide service and took clients on hunting and fishing trips to Texas locations as well as spots in Alaska, Mexico and Argentina, according to his Web site, Worldclass Expeditions.

The Canton, Ohio, native went to the University of Kentucky and was drafted by the Oilers in the sixth round of the 1984 draft. He played for the Oilers from 1984 through 1990 and went to the Pro Bowl in 1989. He finished his National Football League career by playing for the Miami Dolphins in 1992 and 1993.

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I am finding it hard to believe that all these people are not making sure the firearm is UNLOADED before cleaning.


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[sjl127]

It's already discussed, but

Rule #1 - THE GUN'S ALWAYS LOADED - UNLOAD THE THING BEFORE CLEANING.

[jsb889]

Not to be a dick, but...

If you shoot yourself, you can only blame yourself. Make sure its pointed in a safe direction at all times, be sure that its unloaded, especially before you have to pull the trigger for disassembly.

I do feel bad for the guy though.

[Morel42]

Still I'm sure there are alot of new people here every day, and this point can't be drilled home enough..

ALWAYS assume the gun is loaded and act accordingly.. That was the first thing I drilled into my head even before I went to the range for the first time.

[gold cup abuser]

Originally Posted by Morel42

Still I'm sure there are alot of new people here every day, and this point can't be drilled home enough..

ALWAYS assume the gun is loaded and act accordingly.. That was the first thing I drilled into my head even before I went to the range for the first time.

while your advise is a truism did ya have to say 'drilled into my head' ????

just askin rofl

[bubba23]

Originally Posted by gold cup abuser

... did ya have to say 'drilled into my head' ????

Ya, don't you hate when that happens?

[Morel42]

Originally Posted by gold cup abuser

while your advise is a truism did ya have to say 'drilled into my head' ????

just askin rofl

Oh CRAP. hahaha

Thats just funny right there, I don't care who you are...

[fingers80002]

Like I have said you cannot properly CLEAN a LOADED gun!!!!!!

good riddance!